Prince William and Prince Harry’s strained relationship may have hope for reconciliation, according to recent reports. Sources suggest that both princes are open to mending their bond, but certain conditions need to be met.
The brothers were recently seen at their uncle Sir Robert Fellowes’ memorial service in Sandringham. Although they reportedly sat stone-faced and didn’t interact during the event, insiders hint at a potential for reconciliation.
A source close to the situation stated, “Harry is open to reconciling with his brother,” but acknowledged it wouldn’t be an easy process. The source added that William is not opposed to reconciliation, but it would require a “fresh start” scenario where past issues are not brought up.
The key to repairing their relationship, according to the insider, may lie with intervention from their mother Princess Diana’s side of the family – the Spencers. “Everyone is hoping that there might be some kind of intervention from Jane or Charles [Spencer] which will hopefully bring them back together,” the source revealed.
During his recent trip to Britain, Prince Harry stayed at Althorp House, the childhood home of Princess Diana, hosted by his uncle, Charles, Earl Spencer. This choice of accommodation has been seen as potentially significant.
The rift between the brothers reportedly began around Christmas 2018, with tensions arising from Harry’s perception that William wasn’t welcoming Meghan into the royal family adequately. The situation escalated in 2020 when Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal duties and moved to the United States.
Following their departure, a series of revelations came to light through various media, including the “Finding Freedom” biography, their interview with Oprah Winfrey, their Netflix documentary “Harry & Meghan,” and Harry’s memoir “Spare.” In these, Harry disclosed personal conflicts, including an alleged physical altercation with William and tensions between Meghan and Kate Middleton.
Since moving to the US, the Sussexes have made limited trips to the UK. Harry visited in February to meet with King Charles and appeared at the Invictus Games in May. However, he couldn’t meet with family members on his latest visit due to a “diary clash.” Meghan hasn’t been to the UK since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral last year.
The article also mentions potential future plans for the monarchy. It’s reported that Prince William is planning significant changes when he becomes king, which could alter the UK considerably. However, details of these plans are not provided in the given text.
Additionally, there are conflicting reports about Prince Harry’s current activities. While some sources suggest he’s creating a “blueprint” for his future, others claim he’s been in contact with former UK aides for specific reasons.
The relationship between the brothers continues to be a topic of intense public interest. William’s allies have reportedly criticized Harry’s “part-time” royal role, using strong language to express their disapproval.
Despite the ongoing tensions, the article suggests that reconciliation remains a possibility, particularly if facilitated by members of the Spencer family. However, it’s clear that any reconciliation would require significant effort and a willingness to move past previous conflicts.
As the situation continues to evolve, both Kensington Palace and representatives for the Sussexes have been approached for comment on these reports.